The passage emphasizes that our actions and words should glorify God through the strength He provides. It reflects on the difference between serving in one's own strength versus relying on the Holy Spirit, asserting that true fulfillment comes from intentional alignment with God's guidance in speech and service.
Gifts of Grace
The passage emphasizes the importance of using spiritual gifts, as outlined in 1 Peter 4:10, to serve others and share God's grace. The author reflects on their journey with these gifts, acknowledging the need for greater surrender and diligence in service. They seek forgiveness for past selfishness and commit to honoring their gifts for God's glory.
Hospitality
Passage - Welcome one another into your homes without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 Restated in your own words - Welcome others to visit you without grumbling. Application to your life - Hospitality is not my gift, so it is easy for me to want to gripe when I need to do it. Usually if it... Continue Reading →
Love Covers Sin
Passage - More than anything, keep loving each other actively; because love covers many sins. 1 Peter 4:8 Restated in your own words - Love others consistently because love covers a multitude of sins. Application to your life - You can't love and hate a the same time. If my focus is on what my spouse... Continue Reading →
Pray
The passage emphasizes the urgency of being alert and self-controlled to enhance prayer life, especially as Christ's return approaches. The author reflects on their struggles with consistent and bold prayer, recognizing the need for deeper conversations with God. They express a desire to improve focused prayer practices, acknowledging its significance.
Met by Attitude
I was struck with the attitude in responses I heard in this passage this morning during my quiet time. One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge,... Continue Reading →
Choices
Passage - For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 1 Peter 4:6 Restated in your own words - Jesus proclaimed to those who had already died that although they will face judgement,... Continue Reading →
Give An Account
Passage - They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 1 Peter 4:5 Restated in your own words - Everyone will give account to God, the living and the dead. Application to your life - There are times I wonder if my behaviors stay in check not... Continue Reading →
Changed
Passage - Rather, to the extent that you share the fellowship of the Messiah’s sufferings, rejoice; so that you will rejoice even more when his Sh’khinah is revealed. If you are being insulted because you bear the name of the Messiah, how blessed you are! For the Spirit of the Sh’khinah, that is, the Spirit of God, is resting... Continue Reading →
Sold Out
Passage - Therefore, since the Messiah suffered physically, you too are to arm yourselves with the same attitude. For whoever has suffered physically is finished with sin, with the result that he lives the rest of his earthly life no longer controlled by human desires, but by God’s will. 1 Peter 4:1-2 Restated in my own... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 